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Long story short. Scott and Katie’s wedding in France was scheduled for 2020. Covid. French wedding pushed to 2021. Covid still being an idiot so French wedding cancelled. Their wedding rescheduled for June 25, 2021 at the Ridge at Verterra vineyard in northern Michigan. The forecast threatened rain and thunderstorms all day but it never came. […]

The Smiths are heading out for #vanlife starting the end of July! You can follow along on our adventures over on Instagram (@jeansmithphoto) and if you’ve ever considered a session with me and I’m heading your way, let’s do this! Don’t see your exact location or your date doesn’t line up? Reach out as our […]

OHMYGOSH! All of my dreamy, moody, European inspired wedding dreams came true on Rachel and Dan’s wedding day! Rain teased us off and on all day, but honestly, it made it better! What a beautiful day spent with these two and their awesome family and friends! Congrats Dan and Rachel!! Venue/Catering: Meadow brook Hall Mansion […]

“Once in a lifetime love rushes in, changing you with the tide.” – Mariah Carey

I hadn’t met Kalli and Adam until the day of their wedding and somehow felt like we were instant friends. Laura and I had the most beautiful day celebrating Kalli and Adam with their incredible family and friends at Downtown Market in Grand Rapids! One of my very favorite Michigan venues! Congratulations to these two […]

I am fully aware of the heartache and hassle and pain many couples had to go through last year as they saw their wedding dreams crumble. But I’m seeing a trend among those couples that I’m photographing this year. They are grateful, humbled, and just SO EXCITED to be celebrating their wedding in a way […]

Sometimes rainy days turn out to be the most magical. Had the best session exploring Kensington Metropark in Michigan with the Chon family!

His first steps were awesome. His first words were adorable. His first day of kindergarten was a little scary for both of us, but successful. Graduation was exciting. All of his milestones have been big, but there is nothing that can prepare a mother for when her child leaves home and eventually gets married. That […]

Steve and Marisa chose a wedding venue I had never been before, and if you know me, I LOVE the challenge and excitement of a new location! Laura and I spent the loveliest day exploring downtown Detroit with these two and their incredible family and friends, and ending the night at the top of the […]

“No matter how much I say I love you, I always love you more than that.” – Unknown